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R2 UCS

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo33,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UCS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 76,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,094 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,389 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 2 Dec 2021 63,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,524 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,227 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing smooth/devoid of tread on inner raised edge SIZE: 195/50R15V

Offside Rear Nail/Screw in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue over much of gearbox casing - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,785 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light remains on (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail/Screw in tyre tread

Oil leak poss gearbox - further investigation req'd to confirm source ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail/Screw in tyre tread

Oil leak poss gearbox - further investigation req'd to confirm source ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,402 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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R2 UCS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 33,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R2 UCS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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